Information and Support for Surrogacy Arrangements
Churchill Fellowship Project - To investigate the risks and benefits for infertile Australian families considering accessing Cross Border Surrogacy
https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/narelle-dickinson-qld-2015/
Our director, Narelle Dickinson, was thrilled to be the recipient of a 2015 Churchill Fellowship to investigate the implications and risks to Australian families considering Cross Border Surrogacy. From December 2015, for 7 weeks, she travelled to the USA (Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston), Russia (St Petersburg and Moscow), and India (New Delhi) to visit clinics and other services who assist Australians to undertake surrogacy arrangements. She met with fertility clinic staff, fertility counsellors, surrogacy lawyers, and surrogacy service brokers, to gain a better understanding of what the experience might be like for anyone considering travelling to these locations to seek surrogacy.
Surrogacy Counselling Information
Click here to find more information about the specific pre-surrogacy and post-surrogacy counselling processes, including some topics to discuss as a surrogacy team prior to engaging in counselling.
Counselling with Narelle Dickinson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=-2fL8cwAogE
This video is part of a set of resources for Surrogacy Australia Support Service members, covering the basics of Australian altruistic surrogacy counselling.
Feeling expectant: Services and Support during Surrogacy
“Award winning lawyer, Carolyn Devries, hosts a panel of recognised experts with extensive experience working in the surrogacy space: Narelle Dickinson from QLD Family and Fertility Support, Sam Everingham from Surrogacy Australia and Stephen Page from Page Provan lawyers.”
Surrogacy Birth Care Australia
An evidence-based resource hub dedicated to improving surrogacy birth care through research, education, and practical guidance. It offers valuable information to support healthcare professionals, surrogates, and intended parents in creating respectful, inclusive, and well-prepared surrogacy birth experiences.
The Surrogacy Process Chart – Sarah Jefford
A clear visual guide outlining the Australian surrogacy journey, including key steps, estimated timelines, and potential costs. This practical infographic helps intended parents and surrogates develop realistic expectations and better understand the surrogacy process from start to finish.
Surrogacy Pregnancy and Birth Planning Guide – Sarah Jefford
Shared with permission from Sarah Jefford, this practical guide supports intended parents and surrogates to plan for the birth and immediate post-birth period. It encourages important conversations around preferences, roles, and expectations, and can also be a valuable resource for hospitals and healthcare teams involved in surrogacy care.
Best Practice Guidelines for Surrogacy Births – Sarah Jefford
Developed for hospital and healthcare staff, these guidelines provide a draft framework for delivering inclusive, respectful, and well-coordinated care during surrogacy births. The resource includes hyperlinks to further information and practical guidance to support best practice in maternity settings. Shared with permission from Sarah Jefford.
Lawyers who provide support in the surrogacy and donor conception space
https://sarahjefford.com
https://equaljusticelawyers.au